A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3906653 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3908561 epoch_slot_no: 20561 block_no: 3906476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2572 time: 2020-03-16 15:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff72d3e10da6d34c39e3d467c4dee9cf82578f470328579e8ea41e1f7d342ccfBlock Operator
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